US Bridges

Mcfarland RD over Conococheague Creek W.Br

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 2E Mercersburg/Conocochg · Structure no. 000000000017698

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfarland RD over Conococheague Creek W.Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcfarland RD over Conococheague Creek W.Br in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcfarland RD
CrossesConococheague Creek W.Br
Location2E Mercersburg/Conocochg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82705, -77.86665
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2009)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcfarland RD over Conococheague Creek W.Br built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcfarland RD over Conococheague Creek W.Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Mcfarland RD over Conococheague Creek W.Br carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Mcfarland RD over Conococheague Creek W.Br?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfarland RD over Conococheague Creek W.Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.